The BMC Lading Kilat is a collaboration blade with MY Parang of Malaysia. The Lading is a great all-rounder - perfect for quick jobs and an ideal light-carry option around the garden,  woods or on expeditions.

It's excellent performance is inextricably linked to its historical design and traditional manufacturing techniques. A true daily workhorse tool.

Designed to be powerful and nimble in hand; the Kilat offers enough responsiveness and power for hacking back branches, brambles and weeds. Ideal for clearing paths lightening fast - the meaning of 'Kilat' in Malay.

It is a classic Parang with up-swept blade profile in 5160 steel. It sports a generous and extremely comfortable Croatian Beech handle.

It's not too long, it's not too short. Overall length is 470mm / 18.50in with a blade length of 300mm / 11.81in. The blade has a distal taper from 7mm down to 4mm, keeping the blade strong, light and better balanced for general use.

There is no finger guard, in keeping with a more traditional 'Parang' and to give a much more streamlined look and feel. The ricasso is unsharpened, offering security against the hand accidentally slipping forward and room for a choked-up grip.

The shape of the front handle is neutral and allows for a standard hammer grip. Front and reverse pinch grips are all super comfortable and well-balanced for myriad outdoor clearance scenarios.

The Lading comes with a unique BMC designed and made-in-Britain Kydex sheath with dangler attachment.

The traditional hammer finished blade should be kept clean and well oiled to keep it looking its best. Simply give it a wipe down after use and a quick spray of 3in1 oil before storing in its sheath.

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